Manaslu to Tillicho Trek (25 days)

Manaslu Tilicho lake trek is a challenging trekking in Nepal which is combined by two
major high passes Larke la (5,135m/16,847ft), and Tilicho Pass Meso Kanto La
(5,300m/17,388ft). This route is specially

Manaslu Tilicho lake trek is a challenging trekking in Nepal which is combined by two
major high passes Larke la (5,135m/16,847ft), and Tilicho Pass Meso Kanto La
(5,300m/17,388ft). This route is specially offered for adventure travelers like
to spend long time in Nepal Himalaya good physical fitness and natural lovers.
A fantastic Manaslu to Tilicho lake
trekprovide unique itinerary links the trek around Manaslu with
a traverse of the northern Annapurna range to Jomsom and explore the
"Great Barrier". Especially this trek is highlighted for panoramic
mountains view, highest lake in the world Tilicho Lake and Tibetan origin
people to Thakali Villages.

You ascend to the foot of the North
Face of Manaslu. You are rewarded with a stunning panorama and finest
aspects of spectacular massifs.Manaslu to Tilicho Lake trek begin in the
ancient town of Kathmandu, from where you will board a bus to Arughat and
follows the meandering Buri Gandaki River northwards to the village of Deng.
Although quite board initially, the valley soon narrows down and you soon find
that you are clambering high above the river on fantastic paths which cling
precariously to the hillsides. This part of Nepal sees only a handful of
trekkers each year and you can expect the trails to be less crowded. As you
progress further northwards the valley opens up to reveal delightful alpine
meadows and small Tibetan villages that are found in a cluster beneath sweeping
North Face of Manaslu. You continue through Jagat, Ghap and Sho, typical
Tibetan villages with rows of the prayer wheels and Mani stones. The trail
eventually reaches Samagaon, the largest and most important village of this
region. This is a key staging post for expedition teams attempting to climb
Manaslu and the mountain from here is outstanding.

From the Samagaon you head west
& cross the Larkya La (5,135m/16,847ft), a classic pass linking the Buri
Gandaki with the Marsyangdi Valley, with farm lands forming a part of the old
trading route between Manang and Tibet. From the top of this pass you are
rewarded with a stunning panorama looking towards Himlung Himal
(7,126m/23,379ft), Manaslu & the Annapurna peaks, with the peaks of Ganesh
Himal (7,406m/24,298ft) rounding off the east. The descent passes through the
alpine meadows of Bimtang to join the renowned Annapurna Circuit at Thonje.
Tillman first surveyed this region in 1950 on his reconnaissance of
Annapurna. After following the traditional Annapurna Circuit route for
three days to Manang the trek continues to the remote Tilicho Lake & Meso
Kanto La (5,300m/17,388ft) sometimes called the Tilicho pass, which provides a
direct route to the Kali Gandaki valley. Tilicho Lake lies below the 'Great
Barrier' and it was this huge wall of snow and ices that thwarted Herzog's
initial approach to Annapurna in 1950. This fabled region has only just been
opened up to trekking groups and yours will be one of the first groups to visit
this area. Tremendous views of Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,795ft) and Tukche peak can
be seen as the trail descends down to Jomsom, where an exciting mountain flight
and transports you back to Kathmandu.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu - Trek preparation and sightseeing

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat: 8-9 hours

Day 04: Arughat to Soti Khola: 6-7 hours

Day 05: Soti Khola to Machha Khola: 7-8 hours

Day 06: Machha Khola to Jagat: 6-7 hours

Day 07: Jagat to Deng: 6-7 hours

Day 08: Deng to Ghap: 5-6 hours

Day 09: Ghap to Namrung: 4-5 hours

Day 10: Namrung to Sama Gompa: 4-5 hours

Day 11: Sama Gompa: rest day

Day 12: Sama Gompa to Samdo: 3-4 hours

Day 13: Samdo to Larkya Rest House: 4-5 hours

Day 14: Larkya Rest House o Larkya La to Bimtang: 7-9 hours

Day 15: Bimtang to Dharapani: 7-8 hours

Day 16: Dharapani to Chame: 5 -6 hours

Day 17: Chame-Pisang: 5-6 hours

Day 18: Pisang to Manang: 4-5 hours

Day 19: Rest day in Manang ( visit Gangapurna glacier lake,Buddhist monastary and local village.

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, Actual Adventure Adventure (P) ltd will officially greet and meet you at Airport & transfer you to Hotel . You will have leisure time, followed by an evening welcome dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu (1,000m/3,280ft).

Early morning we leave Kathmandu for our trek to Manaslu. Drive by local bus to Arughat through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. Arughat is the largest village of this river basin. Explore the surrounding area and overnight in Arughat (550m/1,804ft).

Day 04: Arughat to Soti Khola: 6-7 hours

Your trek follows the river Budhi Gandaki toward its point of origin. You pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat you ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today near the confluence of Soti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath. Overnight in Soti Khola (750m/2,461ft). In Nepali language Khola means river.

Day 05: Soti Khola to Machha Khola: 7-8 hours

The trail descends slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy riverbed of Budhi Gandaki. Camp tonight at Machha River (890m/2,920ft).

Day 06: Machha Khola to Jagat: 6-7 hours

Cross Machha River and head upstream along the river's edge. After crossing Khola besi, there is a hot spring called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested area after this toward Doban. Below Doban, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. Overnight in Jagat(1,350m/4,429ft).

Day 07: Jagat to Deng: 6-7 hours

Ascend a rocky ridge up to Salleri then to Setibas. The trail follows the best and new route to Manaslu via Ngyak. Then the trail goes ahead to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. Later on, the trail reaches to Serson. Now the trail enters a steep uninhabited gorge and descends through grassy slopes dotted with tall Pine trees via Budhi Gandaki. Further on, the tiny village Deng comes after crossing a bamboo forest and Deng Khola. Overnight in Deng (1,960m/6,430ft).

Day 08: Deng to Ghap: 5-6 hours

After breakfast you cross Budhi Gandaki again and climb up, pass a waterfall, cross a stream, and continue to climb ahead to Shringi Khola; cross it and reach Ghap (Tsak). Overnight in Ghap (2,380m/7,808ft).

Day 09: Ghap to Namrung: 4-5 hours

The trail crosses over Budhi Gandaki enters woods then it climbs up to Budhi Gandaki valley. The trek climbs over a big rock, continues up through deep fir and rhododendron forest, and then enters Namrung. Overnight in Namrung(2,700m/8,858ft).

Day 10: Namrung to Sama Gompa: 4-5 hours

You follow to Nupri region; the trail passes Barcham and crosses Hinan Khola and reaches to Sho. The trail then follows to Lho and drops down across Damonan Khola. Ascend again to a plateau at Shya. Crossing a ridge the trail descends onto a rock - strewn moraine and goes onto a ridge overlooking pastures and fields of Samagaon. The Sama Gompa is nestled against a wooded moraine at the end of the valley. Overnight in Sama Gompa (3,360m/11,024ft).

Day 11: Sama Gompa: rest day

Today is rest day for acclimatization. You can spend the day taking a day walk hike to lake, monastery or by relaxing and exploring Sama Gompa village. This is big Tibetan community. You will see fabulous view of Manaslu. Overnight in Sama Gompa

Go further on to Larkya La. The trail forwards and climbs in and out of the gorge and reaches the only shelter on the route to the pass, Larkya Rest House. Overnight in Larkya Rest House (4,200m/13,780ft).D

Day 14: Larkya Rest House o Larkya La to Bimtang: 7-9 hours

Today you have very early breakfast and start untimely. The trail reaches at the top of the moraine at 4,700m (15,420ft) and climbs steeply to the pass at 5,135m (16,847ft). Then the trail descends to Bimtang (" Plain of Sand" in Tibetan Language). This huge valley surrounded by high peaks. Overnight in Bimtang (2,200m/7,218ft).

Day 15: Bimtang to Dharapani: 7-8 hours

The trek descends to Dudh Khola and reaches Gho crossing Pine and Rhododendron forests. At the foot of the valley, part of Lamjung Peak above the Marsyangdi valley comes into sight. The trail continues to Bagarchhap via Tilje and Thonje villages. Overnight in Bagarchhap (1,992m/6,535ft).

Day 16: Dharapani to Chame: 5 -6 hours

Today you will negotiate a few steep forested ridges, along with several landslides on route, remember to look up though, as you will receive some sensational views of major Himalayan peaks of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft). Small hot springs relief your long day trek. Overnight in Chame (2,710m/8,891ft).

Day 17: Chame-Pisang: 5-6 hours

A steep, narrow path through a very dense forest will bring you to the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the trail opens up you will be surrounded by majestic Himalayan Peaks. Overnight in Pisang (3,700m/12,139ft).

Day 18: Pisang to Manang: 4-5 hours

Enter the upper Manang region, where you will notice a contrast with the landscape and vegetation. The cold, dry climate creates a much harsher environment. Incredible views of the towering Himalayan Peaks. Overnight in Manang (3,500m/11,482ft).

Day 19: Rest day in Manang ( visit Gangapurna glacier lake,Buddhist monastary and local village.

After the breakfast, your trekking crews will help you carry your duffel bags to the airport and offer farewell for the last time. Our representative in Jomsom will make all the arrangements for your flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. Transfer to your hotel in Pokhara lake side. Onward times free for you.

Day 23: Pokhara to Kathmandu: 6 hours

Early morning drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel; the day at leisure to rest, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Kathmandu and evening celebration dinner together. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 24: Farewell Friend

Today the journey comes to an end. There's nothing to do but trade emails with your new friends, organize all your photos and finally depart from Nepal. Or get ready for the next adventure.

Please Note:

If the above schedule does not meet your need and interest, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.

Trip is possbile to conduct in any time if the group size has two or more pax.

Trip Cost Excludes

subsequent for this trip.

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.

Sightseeing entrance fee.

Travel insurance, medical insurance and helicopter rescue.

International airfare and departure tax.

Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)

Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)

Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price including section.

Stay Safe

Altitude Sickness: The main and common risk while trekking above about 2500m is Altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is caused by acute exposure to low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude. The available amount of oxygen to sustain mental and physical alertness decreases with altitude. Available oxygen drops as the air density itself, the number of molecules (of both oxygen and nitrogen) per given volume, drops as altitude increases. So don’t ignore, if you have any symptoms then descending to a lower altitude is the only option.

Water: Have some means to purify water, iodine or a fine ceramic filter are the best options. The streams should be considered polluted and whilst bottled water is often available, the disposal of plastic bottles is a problem.

Electricity in Nepal

Nepal is a developing country, Outside of major cities area electricity on trekking can be scares. You should have to pay 100-800 NRs per hour to charge goods on many lodges and also many tea-house treks, including in Annapurna base camp trek, Everest Base camp trek and many others treks also. Chargers often won't work on low power solar systems you find right up in the mountains so u can buy alternative bayonet light to electricity power plug converter, which will only works in low voltage is highlow. The standard Nepalese electrical outlet is a three-pronged triangle so bring three-pronged triangle chargers.

Nepal Climate information

Nepal is a landlocked country which lies in Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Nepal has monsoonal climate having four main seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.

Below is a general guide to conditions at different seasons:January to March (winter): In this season temperature will decrease at often 0°C (32°F) at night, with extreme cold at high elevations. It is possible to trek in places like the Everest region during the winter but due to extreme cold weather and heavy snow fall it may be quite difficult than as usual. April to June (summer): In these months it is quite warm and dry weather. There is an abundance of blooming flowers in the Himalayas at this time, with rhododendrons, in particular, adding a splash of color to the landscape. This season is the best time to undertake mountain expeditions.June to September (Monsoon): There will be heavy monsoonal rainfall in this season. Rains are generally lighter in high Himalayan reasons. In this season the mountain ranges are not often visible due to the clouds. October to December (autumn): These months are cool and clear which is due to the end of monsoon, there is little dust in the air so this is the best season to visit the hilly and mountainous regions.

Nepal Visas information

Visa in Nepal can be acquired on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu and also at the border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki border of Nepal - India and Kodari on Nepal-China border. Visa can also acquire at the nearest Nepal Embassy. For visa renewal purpose you can contact at Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan at Kathmandu. A valid passport and one passport -size photo with a light background is required. Visa can be obtained only through payment of cash in the following currency: Euro, Swiss Franc, Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Japanese Yen. Credit card, Indian currency and Nepali currency are not accepted as payment of visa fee.

Respect to Local Peoples

In Nepal, “Namaste” or “Namaskar” is said to an older or high-status person with palms together, figure up. It is used to greet a person in place of goodbye or hello. There is no limitation how many times you say “Namaste” but, it is better if you say once per person, per day. If You want to say “Thank You” then you can say “Dhanyabaad /'ðɅnjɅbɑ:d/ (Dhan-ya-baad)”